Ash Flat, AR vs Caldwell, AR

Ash Flat is moderately more affordable than Caldwell, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Ash Flat scores 62 compared to 66 for Caldwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caldwell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ash Flat is $783/month compared to $875/month in Caldwell — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ash Flat is more affordable at $87,200 median vs $108,800.

Median household income in Ash Flat is $48,036 compared to $57,750 in Caldwell (-16.8%). While Caldwell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ash Flat spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Caldwell.